Microsoft’s ambitious expansion in artificial intelligence has significantly increased its carbon emissions, presenting a major challenge to the company’s long-term environmental commitments. According to its latest sustainability disclosures, the technology giant’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen by approximately 27% compared to its 2020 baseline, largely due to the rapid construction of AI-focused data centers and...
A fresh cybersecurity analysis has revealed that hacking groups believed to be linked to both China and India independently targeted the same Pakistani police organization, highlighting the growing intensity of cyber espionage activities across South Asia. The findings suggest that government institutions in the region continue to face sophisticated digital threats from multiple foreign actors...
Israel has reportedly provided the United States with fresh intelligence alleging that Iran is involved in a new assassination plot targeting former US President Donald Trump. The reported intelligence has heightened security concerns in Washington and added another layer of tension to the already strained relationship between Iran, Israel, and the United States. According to...
US Vice President JD Vance has strongly defended the federal government’s decision to investigate the H-1B visa program, arguing that employment opportunities in the United States should primarily benefit American citizens. His remarks come amid renewed political debate over immigration policies, foreign skilled workers, and the future of employment-based visa programs. Speaking about the administration’s...
Elon Musk reignited his long-running rivalry with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after making a significant announcement on X, using the opportunity to criticize the traditional corporate communication style often associated with major technology companies. Musk, who frequently shares company updates directly with millions of followers on X, suggested that communicating with users through social media...
At least 39 people have lost their lives after relentless rainfall triggered severe flooding across parts of southern China, leaving communities submerged, infrastructure damaged, and emergency teams racing to rescue stranded residents. The disaster has once again highlighted the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region, where prolonged downpours have disrupted daily...
Iran has entered one of the most significant chapters in its modern political history following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His passing marks the end of an era that shaped the country’s domestic governance, regional influence, and international relations for decades. While state authorities have projected an image of unity and continuity,...
Fresh questions have emerged over the cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after former U.S. President Donald Trump once again reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland while also publicly criticizing Spain over its defence spending commitments. The remarks have triggered renewed scrutiny of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, with critics questioning whether the...
Bangladesh has begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to safer shelters after a devastating landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains claimed the lives of at least five children in the country’s sprawling refugee settlements. The tragedy has once again exposed the extreme vulnerability of displaced communities living in overcrowded camps that are highly susceptible to...
The United States has approved the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, marking a significant milestone in defence cooperation between the two NATO allies. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the approval, describing it as an important step toward strengthening Germany’s military capabilities and enhancing the alliance’s collective deterrence strategy amid an increasingly challenging global...